John D. Guzzetta
October 20, 1932 - April 16, 2016
Obituary
MADISON/MONTELLO—John D. Guzzetta, age 83, died on Saturday, April 16, 2016, following a tragic accident while working at his home. He was born on Oct. 20, 1932, the son of Dominic and Rosalia "Sara" (Quartuccio) Guzzetta. John graduated from Central High School in 1951. In December of 1952 he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he was a cook and Mess Sergeant and honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1954. John was united in marriage to Jean Kelleher on Oct. 29, 1958. Together they had four children, John M., Jill T., Jan E., and James D. John worked for Oscar Mayer for over 40 years. He began as a mechanic and finished his last 18 years as a supervisor in the mechanical department. While there, he remodeled much of Oscar Mayer and built several of their small brick and cement buildings. He retired in January of 1992. John loved to build and fix things and could fix almost anything. He built most of their cottage on White Lake in Montello. His greatest joy was spending time with the love of his life and his children and grandchildren. John is survived by his wife, Jean; children, John (Wendy) Guzzetta, Jill Guzzetta, and Jan (Craig) Anderson; grandchildren, John "Jed" (Amy O'Brien) Guzzetta and Dominic (Jennifer) Guzzetta; Marie (Matt) Brown, Tommy, and Monica Anderson; great-grandchildren, Mallory Guzzetta and Ovidia Brown; brother, Peter (Nancy) Guzzetta; sisters, Mariea Harrington and Donna Rohde; sister-in-law, Pat Kelly; and is further survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James "Jimmy" Guzzetta; brother, George Guzzetta; brothers-in-law, John Rohde, Ron Harrington and Bob Kelly; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Guzzetta. To say we loved him is an understatement, and to say he loved us is an even bigger one. We love you, Nonie, and you will be greatly missed by all. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 12 Noon on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, with Fr. Randy Timmerman presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday. Due to construction on Dempsey and Cottage Grove Road please access Dempsey Rd. from Milwaukee St.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Apr 20, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Wed Apr 20, 2016 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Dennis Catholic Church (Madison) • 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Colleen Clark
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Dear Guzzetta Family, and dear Jan,
The time I spent around your Dad was always showcasing the love he had for your entire family--quick to smile, listen and clearly very much loved.
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.
Warmly,
Colleen Clark-Bernhardt
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Joyce Stankos
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During a time that is so difficult to get through, we can take comfort in knowing that the Lord is with us always.....our rock to lean on.
We'd like to offer our deepest condolences.
........... and Jesus said in John 10:27-29 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”
..............Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Joe Stankos family (John's friend and co-worker from Otis elevator)
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ssmatsen@msn.com
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Dear Jan, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. May you cherish all the wonderful memories you have!! My deepest sympathy!!
Sue Matsen (Frederickson)
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lisa reiff
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Dear Jean, Johnny, Jill, and Jan: John was one of a kind in so many ways -- but what we remember most fondly is that he had a huge heart and a gift for helping others. Over our 12+ years at White Lake, our entire family grew to love him and we will truly miss him. May your entire family take comfort in the many memories you shared with your Dad, Grandpa, and Husband. We are very sorry for your loss. With sincere condolences, Bob, Lisa, Alyssa, and Bobby Reiff
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Kate Mason
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Dear Guzzetta Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Sympathies from Don, Kate and Lyle Mason (Mallory's friend)
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Marilyn Cleveland
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Dear Jean and Family ~~~~~ I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to each of you
and pray for God's love and peace to surround you in the days ahead. Each life is
so very precious and life is so fragile. I wanted, so much, to attend tomorrow, but
will be unable to do so. An Elvehjem Co-Worker,
Marilyn Cleveland